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LAD INF Utley has been suspended for Games 3 & 4 of NLDS as a result of his illegal slide in the 7th inning on Sat.

What an idiotic suspension.

That type of slide is common. The suspension was only levied due to the national exposure and the 2B being an idiot by having his back turned and helicoptering.

A farce

Kirkwood wrote:

What an idiotic suspension.

That type of slide is common. The suspension was only levied due to the national exposure and the 2B being an idiot by having his back turned and helicoptering.

A farce

This part is true, but the tragedy is that, if it was illegal, why wasn't it enforced during the fucking game?

Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not.

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not.

A 2-game suspension is not warranted.

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not.

A 2-game suspension is not warranted.

He slid when he got to the base.

He was close to the bag.

He's a douchebag, but the slide wasn't illegal.

His hand literally passed right over the bag.

He slid when he got to the base.

He was close to the bag.

what gets me is why would you as a receiver of the throw, turn your back to the player coming at you? It's just asking for it...

Sure it would've.

He slide at the base. Not after.

Sometimes I think some of you argue just for the sake of it....it was clearly dirty.

Terry's Peeps wrote:

Sure it would've.

He slide at the base. Not after.

The blimp passed over second base too... doesn't mean it tried to slide into it

Author:	Kirkwood [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:	MLB/Joe Torre
Quote: LAD INF Utley has been suspended for Games 3 & 4 of NLDS as a result of his illegal slide in the 7th inning on Sat. um...lost your damn fool mind.

Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Nope. It was dirty. About time to enforce this crap

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
He'll appeal and not serve a game until next year.

Author:	Kirkwood [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
What an idiotic suspension. That type of slide is common. The suspension was only levied due to the national exposure and the 2B being an idiot by having his back turned and helicoptering. A farce

Author:	leashyourkids [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Kirkwood wrote: What an idiotic suspension. That type of slide is common. The suspension was only levied due to the national exposure and the 2B being an idiot by having his back turned and helicoptering. A farce This part is true, but the tragedy is that, if it was illegal, why wasn't it enforced during the fucking game?

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Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Kirkwood wrote: What an idiotic suspension. That type of slide is common. The suspension was only levied due to the national exposure and the 2B being an idiot by having his back turned and helicoptering. A farce There is a new emphasis on the "neighborhood play" ever since replay came around. This penalty is almost REQUIRED because of MLB's stance on the neighborhood play. Actually, forget all of that. Utley is a notorious raging DB. Suspend hm for any reason. Hell, make one up.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not.

Author:	Kirkwood [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:49 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Because it's not an illegal slide is my guess. It's one of those "oh shit, New York is mad! We gotta do something!"

Author:	Darkside [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Frank Coztansa wrote: Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not. Frank with the best post of the thread.

Author:	Matches Malone [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Frank Coztansa wrote: Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not. This.

Author:	leashyourkids [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
According to screen shots I saw on Twitter, it was illegal... the rule just isn't enforced. But who knows... it's Twitter.

Author:	Kirkwood [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Frank Coztansa wrote: Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not. A 2-game suspension is not warranted.

Author:	Darkside [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Kirkwood wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not. A 2-game suspension is not warranted. Apparently it is though.

Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Kirkwood wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: Takeout slides are common. Slides that do not even start until the runner has past the bag are not. A 2-game suspension is not warranted. Possibly agree. How long is the broken leg gonna take to heal?

Author:	leashyourkids [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
From an ABC article: "A comment in the Official Baseball Rules to Rule 5.09 (a) (13) says umpires could have called an inning-ending double play if they decided Utley had gone outside the baseline and interfered with Tejada fielding the throw. "The objective of this rule is to penalize the offensive team for deliberate, unwarranted, unsportsmanlike action by the runner in leaving the baseline for the obvious purpose of crashing the pivot man on a double play, rather than trying to reach the base," the comment says. "Obviously this is an umpire's judgment play." http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/ ... e-34399733

Author:	leashyourkids [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
If that's legal (and I don't know the letter of the rule), they need to change the rule. It's dumb. Eliminate any ambiguity regarding the neighborhood play (eliminate it) and then force runners to go to the bag, specifically. I realize it's only being talked about now due to the stage and the effect it had on a huge game, but that's how most things get changed.

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Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
He slid when he got to the base. He was close to the bag. He's a douchebag, but the slide wasn't illegal.

Author:	Kirkwood [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
When if ever has a player been suspended for a "dirty" slide to 2nd? If you intentionally throw at a batter, charge the mound, bump an umpire, throw a punch, bang on the opponents clubhouse door, etc you know you'll likely face a suspension. There is literally not one instance I can think of a slide earning a suspension. So, we'll start now? Insanity.

Author:	Darkside [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Terry's Peeps wrote: He slid when he got to the base. He was close to the bag. He's a douchebag, but the slide wasn't illegal. He slid when he was closer to left center than the bag.

Author:	City of Fools [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
what gets me is why would you as a receiver of the throw, turn your back to the player coming at you? It's just asking for it...

Author:	Darkside [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Terry's Peeps wrote: His hand literally passed right over the bag. If he slid before passing the bag over his hand wouldn't have gone over it now would it?

Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Terry's Peeps wrote: He slid when he got to the base. He was close to the bag. Look where his ass/backside lands....2 feet past the base? It was dirty as hell.

Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
City of Fools wrote: what gets me is why would you as a receiver of the throw, turn your back to the player coming at you? It's just asking for it... What? He was already turning that way because of the throw. You think it's easier to stop/turn back the other way?

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Sure it would've. He slide at the base. Not after.

Author:	spmack [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Sometimes I think some of you argue just for the sake of it....it was clearly dirty.

Author:	Darkside [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
Terry's Peeps wrote: Sure it would've. He slide at the base. Not after. The blimp passed over second base too... doesn't mean it tried to slide into it

Author:	spanky [ Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: MLB/Joe Torre
spmack wrote: Sometimes I think some of you argue just for the sake of it....it was clearly dirty. See? Listen to camps. The CSFMB voice of peace and agreement.